Niemann's Villa – View of the Weser loop from Merxhausen (gemeindefreies Gebiet)

Niemann's Villa – View of the Weser loop from Merxhausen (gemeindefreies Gebiet)

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5.0

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Niemann's Villa – View of the Weser loop from Merxhausen (gemeindefreies Gebiet)

03:18

55.4km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Moore und Wälder im Hochsolling, Hellental

Teiche am Erz- und Finkenbruch im Solling

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Viewpoint

8.43 km

Hasselbachtal

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A quiet, still very natural valley

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11.3 km

Niemann's Villa

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Niemann's villa is a surprise due to its location in the Solling Forest.

There is a rest area below.

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11.3 km

Hasselbach Valley

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Wonderful nature in the Hasselbach valley! Especially recommendable in autumn, when it is incredibly colorful here.

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14.5 km

View of Köterberg

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Very nice view of the Köterberg across Holzminden.

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23.8 km

Weser Cycle Path

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Nice, well-traveled bike path. There's really something going on at the weekend.

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25.0 km

View of the Weser

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The higher path offers a great view of the Weser

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25.0 km

Weser Cycle Path near Bevern Forest

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Overall, the Weser cycle path is nicely developed. Most of the time it is easy to drive here.
On my tour there was a constant wind from the front, but …

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54.0 km

Panoramic view of Hellental

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Here you can relax and enjoy the unique view.

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55.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

10.1 km

5.59 km

5.35 km

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

21.8 km

2.85 km

2.55 km

1.78 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

September 3, 2023,Gravel 2023 Holzminden - Solling

A small, easy-to-drive gravel tour (approx. 50% asphalt) through a beautiful section of the Weser Valley and the eastern Solling. The long descent from Schießhaus to Holzminden is fantastic.

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